Hemam Jameel boosts labor market inclusion for people with special needs through an e-commerce bootcamp

Hemam Jameel boosts labor market inclusion for people with special needs through an e-commerce bootcamp

Saudi Arabia: Hemam Jameel, an initiative of Community Jameel Saudi dedicated towards the empowerment and inclusion of people with special needs, recently introduced a unique training programme focused on developing e-commerce competencies for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. The programme was titled “How to Start Your Own Freelance Business”; it lasted for a month and offered training sessions and workshops to facilitate the access of people with disabilities to the latest technologies in the e-commerce sector. The virtual programme was held between December 18, 2022, and January 16, 2023, with 15 participants aged between 18 to 30 years, who were selected through Efaa Association for the care of people with disabilities, a key partner of the programme, which screened nominees based on their basic technical and business knowledge.

Under the umbrella of Community Jameel Saudi, Hemam Jameel works to empower people with disabilities socially, economically, and professionally, and addresses the challenges they face. The programme included mentorship sessions and 8 days of practical training by experts in the field. It aimed at refining the trainees' skills in business development tools, financial management, and marketing. Graduates of the programme were also considered to receive financing solutions from Bab Rizq Jameel Company